Q: What is India’s Copyright Time Limit?

Typically, the copyright lasts for the creator’s lifetime plus an additional 60 years. Works created by a company enter the public domain sixty years after their publication date.

Q: How much time does copyright take to register?

In India, copyright registration takes 2 to 3 months. RegisterKaro speeds up this process and gets approval faster by sending in applications without mistakes and fixing any issues.

Q: Can I sell copyright?

Yes, you can transfer ownership of your copyright to someone else or a company by selling it through an agreement to assign it.

Q: Who owns the copyright?

The person who made the work first owns the copyright, unless they created it for their job or gave it to someone else through a contract.

Q: Does Copyright Make Money?

Yes, you can earn money by selling the rights to your creative works, allowing others to use them, or getting paid when people use your work.

Q: Does Copyright Earn You Money?

Yes, you can make money by selling the rights to your creative works, licensing them, or receiving royalties.

Q: Is It Possible to Copyright a Brand Name?

No, brand names are not protected by copyright. They are legally protected if they are trademarked.

Q: What is the minimum penalty for copyright infringement?

In India, you’ll face a fine between 50,000 and 2,00,000 rupees if you break copyright laws. The exact amount depends on how serious your violation is.

Q: What is not protected by copyright?

Copyright cannot be applied to concepts, procedures, systems, or factual data. Even names, titles, slogans, and brief phrases are not protected by copyright.